Overview

Nathan Brad Hall

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Overview

Nathan Brad Hall

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To be present for every color choice and every stroke, this is where immortality lies. The intent of the mark on the surface—more than the image or final result—is the truest expression of that moment in time.

As artists, there are moments when the landscape shifts, and how we see the world—how we view ourselves—is fundamentally altered.

It can be the way the light falls over a face, or how an object appears to descend into shadows while emerging from the light. It is these unexpected moments that suddenly bring up emotion that can stir something deep within and stop us in our tracks. Sometimes it is memory, other times it is hope, and still often it is a feeling of melancholy.

In my paintings, I strive to render these fleeting moments while collaborating with my subjects/models to not only translate how I see the world, but to capture their own unique perspective. Using both expressive and refined strokes combined with intricate color shifts and pairings, I explore the balance of energy and stillness that can make a composition come alive...